Pensions Manager - Governance & Risk
On-site · London, England, United Kingdom or Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Pensions Manager – Governance & Risk is responsible for leading and evolving the governance framework for the pension schemes, ensuring regulatory and legislative compliance, and embedding a strong governance culture. The role includes ownership of processes such as the annual report and accounts, annual audit, and secretarial services to Trustee Boards, as well as day-to-day oversight of the risk management framework, incident handling, reporting to Trustee committees, and training/support for Trustees. The candidate will partner with Trustees, advisers, and administrators, providing credible governance solutions, clear communications, and robust controls in a complex regulatory environment. The role requires experienced governance and risk management within UK pension schemes, with the ability to influence and challenge at Board level, and to translate regulatory requirements into practical governance actions.
Required Qualifications
- Management level experience in pensions governance and risk management
- Exposure to Trustee Board meetings
- Experience presenting to Board level stakeholders
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Knowledge of UK occupational pension schemes and regulatory environment
- Knowledge of risk management standards and internal control systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Understanding of UK data legislation and compliant practices
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